Michael Black
Sports Editor
Chelsea legend Gianfranco Zola refuses to rule out a return to the club
Michael Black • Jul 24 2018Former Chelsea forward Gianfranco Zola has hinted that he could be set to return to Stamford Bridge. Speculation over manager Antonio Conte’s future continues to circulate, with Maurizio Sarri widely…
World Cup 2018 predictions: England fancied to defeat Sweden
Michael Black • Jul 5 2018England face Sweden on Saturday afternoon knowing they are just three games away from claiming World Cup glory. The Three Lions progressed to the quarter-finals of the tournament with a…
World Cup 2018 Day 21: Suarez snaps at Griezmann, Brazil star eager to beat Chelsea teammate, Kane backed to shine for England
Michael Black • Jul 5 2018We’re down to the last eight in the World Cup and just two points covers the top three players in the Sportslens Predictor competition. With three of the four ties…
Tottenham submit bid for Borussia Dortmund star Christian Pulisic
Michael Black • Jul 4 2018Tottenham Hotspur are hoping to complete a deal to sign Christian Pulisic from Borussia Dortmund. According to Kicker, Spurs have submitted a £44 million bid for the 19-year-old to the…
Chelsea “reach an agreement” with Juventus to sign Gonzalo Higuain
Michael Black • May 22 2019Chelsea are set to sign Juventus striker Gonzalo Higuain. Italian media outlet Sport Mediaset has claimed that the two clubs have agreed a £53 million fee for the 30-year-old. The…
World Cup 2018 predictions: Chelsea and Tottenham stars fancied to meet in the final
Michael Black • Jul 5 2018The 2018 World Cup continues to enthrall fans across the globe, with virtually every game at this summer’s tournament providing moments of high drama The MacX Video Converter Pro is…
Chelsea interested in signing Real Madrid midfielder Mateo Kovacic
Michael Black • Jul 4 2018Chelsea have been linked with a move for Real Madrid midfielder Mateo Kovacic. The 24-year-old is eager to move on this summer after becoming frustrated over his lack of first-team…
World Cup 2018 Day 20: Pickford and Dier send England through, Sweden edge past Switzerland
Michael Black • Jul 4 2018England kept their nerve to end their penalty shoot-out jinx and knock out Colombia to reach the quarter-finals of the World Cup. Eric Dier scored the winning kick after Jordan…
Arsenal eyeing move for Barcelona midfielder Andre Gomes
Michael Black • Jul 3 2018Arsenal have been linked with a move for Barcelona midfielder Anrde Gomes. The Gunners have been busy in the transfer market this summer, but the Independent has claimed that manager…
Real Madrid set to offer £35 million for Chelsea goalie Thibaut Courtois
Michael Black • Jul 3 2018Real Madrid are set to step up their efforts to sign Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois. According to OK Diario the La Liga giants have already had a £31 million offer…
World Cup 2018 Day 19: Brazil star hits back, Belgium get out of jail, England ready for tough Colombia test
Michael Black • Jul 4 2018The World Cup juggernaut continued on its merry way on Monday, with the two last 16 ties both producing some fantastic entertainment. Tournament favourites Brazil battled past a spirited Mexico…
Blow for Tottenham and Arsenal as Stuttgart refuse to sell Pavard
Michael Black • Jul 2 2018Stuttgart sporting director Michael Reschke has insisted that full-back Benjamin Pavard will not be sold this summer. The 22-year-old has been linked with both Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal over the…
World Cup 2018 Day 19: Adios Spain, rowdy Russia roll on, under-par Croatia sneak through
Michael Black • Jul 2 2018“Football, bloody hell.” Sir Alex Ferguson’s famous comment about Manchester United’s dramatic Champions League final victory over Bayern Munich in 1999 could easily apply to Day 19 of the 2018…
Tottenham Hotspur offer for Alex Grimaldo rejected by Benfica
Michael Black • Jul 1 2018Tottenham Hotspur have had an offer for full-back Alex Grimaldo rejected by Benfica. According to Italian radio station Radio CRC, Spurs’ bid wasn’t considered to be high enough but the…
Chelsea linked with move for AC Milan goalie Gianluigi Donnarumma
Michael Black • Mar 25 2020Chelsea have been linked with a move for AC Milan goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma. With Real Madrid hoping to sign Thibaut Courtois this summer the Blues are scouring Europe for possible…